Our Mission

We are a company built by booklovers for booklovers. We believe people should be able to read anywhere in the world, on any device, and in any language.

With a growing catalogue of millions of titles in 97 languages, Kobo is a truly global eReading service for booklovers of all kinds, in every part of the world.

Our Mission

We are a company built by booklovers for booklovers. We believe people should be able to read anywhere in the world, on any device, and in any language.

With a growing catalogue of millions of titles in 97 languages, Kobo is a truly global eReading service for booklovers of all kinds, in every part of the world.

Our People

We are looking for talented and passionate people at the top of their game to help take us to the next level. Our global team is the key to our success.

“Having someone share the practical meaning eReading has had in their life centers you back to the essential beauty of what we do.”

Josiah

UX Researcher

“I’ve sought and found mentorship through many colleagues and I feel like I am in a place that genuinely nourishes ideas.”

Julia

Specialist, Author Engagement

“I love the fact that Kobo’s Tech Ladies community, with lots of motivational speeches and discussions from women in technology, empowers oneself to succeed on her own terms.”

Suba

Android Developer

“We have the responsibility of running a complex web platform that keeps people around the world reading. It’s awesome.”

Kamil

Systems Administrator, Ops

“As a remote worker, the most important thing is knowing you have the full support from the execs at HQ when opening new channel partners and striving to change the status quo.”

Adrian

Country Manager, Customer Growth

“No politics. No restrictions. Just clean code.”

Nick

Development Team Lead

“It’s a great combination of science and culture.”

Jean-Marc

VP, Global Business Development

“I love working at a tech company filled with passionate readers!”

Chris

Product Manager

“We’re playing a part in the evolving process of making it easier for people to get access to the content they want.”

Ben

Team Lead, QA/Conversion

"It’s great to work with people that care about their company and are doing a good job."

Kokulan

QA Lead

“It’s nice to be able to make people who love reading happy for a living.”

James

Developer

“Being able to help grow the company to become a larger player in the eBook market is definitely something to be proud of.”

Joseph

Financial Planning Analyst

“It’s a place where everyone works together to get things done and produce products we’re proud of, and it’s so much fun to be a part of.”

Wendy

QA Analyst

“I love reading, and Kobo was one of the few local startups that fulfilled what I was looking for: using my engineering background, and doing things I like doing.”

Yashpal

Product Manager

“Having someone share the practical meaning eReading has had in their life centers you back to the essential beauty of what we do.”

Josiah

UX Researcher

“I’ve sought and found mentorship through many colleagues and I feel like I am in a place that genuinely nourishes ideas.”

Julia

Specialist, Author Engagement

“I love the fact that Kobo’s Tech Ladies community, with lots of motivational speeches and discussions from women in technology, empowers oneself to succeed on her own terms.”

Suba

Android Developer

“We have the responsibility of running a complex web platform that keeps people around the world reading. It’s awesome.”

Kamil

Systems Administrator, Ops

“As a remote worker, the most important thing is knowing you have the full support from the execs at HQ when opening new channel partners and striving to change the status quo.”

Adrian

Country Manager, Customer Growth

“No politics. No restrictions. Just clean code.”

Nick

Development Team Lead

“It’s a great combination of science and culture.”

Jean-Marc

VP, Global Business Development

“I love working at a tech company filled with passionate readers!”

Chris

Product Manager

“It’s a place where everyone works together to get things done and produce products we’re proud of, and it’s so much fun to be a part of.”

Wendy

QA Analyst

“I love reading, and Kobo was one of the few local startups that fulfilled what I was looking for: using my engineering background, and doing things I like doing.”

Yashpal

Product Manager

“We’re playing a part in the evolving process of making it easier for people to get access to the content they want.”

Ben

Team Lead, QA/Conversion

"It’s great to work with people that care about their company and are doing a good job."

Kokulan

QA Lead

“It’s nice to be able to make people who love reading happy for a living.”

James

Developer

“Being able to help grow the company to become a larger player in the eBook market is definitely something to be proud of.”

Joseph

Financial Planning Analyst

Our Culture

There’s more to love with our culture and perks. We believe our people should be recognized and rewarded for their achievements with an attractive total rewards package and flexible work environment.

4-day summer holiday weekends

Competitive health benefits

Commuting allowance

Salary, bonus & stock options

Global projects & opportunities

Dog-friendly

Happy Hour

Casual dress

Maternity/parental leave top-up

Free eReader

Fitness allowance & gym discount

Recognition programs

Buddyprogram

Training & development opportunities

Healthy snacks

Open concept

Kobo Café

Sports teams

Locations

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kobo also has a software development centre in Dublin, Ireland, and employs teams in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Brazil, and Australia.

Toronto

Located in vibrant Liberty Village

Open-concept, contemporary office space

Easily accessible by TTC and GO transit

Close to trendy shops, cafés, eateries

Dublin

Located in the digital capital of Europe

Sleek and modern office space

City centre location near both the Dart and Luas lines

Vibrant area with lots of bars, cafés, restaurants

Darmstadt

Situated in the heart of Germany

Open and modern office space

Easily accessible by train, bus, tram, car, or bike

Lively area with many shops and restaurants

Work at Kobo

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